Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell is a very interesting, and informative book, shattering some cliches which have been around for decades
The path to the Confederate attack on a Fort Sumter was paved by misunderstandings, missed opportunities, slow and/or vague communications, and indecisiveness
Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, An Epic Journey, A Lost Age is a biography of Peter Freuchen, a Danish adventurer, author, actor, and game show winner
This thrilling book is a cautionary tale of how weaponized computer vulnerabilities can change our lives, decide policy, and even start wars
Thom Shubilla starts with an overview of James Bond’s movies from the 1960s, followed by a section of other forms of media they inspired.
As entertaining as this book it, it’s also a cautionary tale. People cannot be trusted, insurance and regulations exist for a reason (mostly)
Dr. Mimi Zieman’s perspective on being the only woman on the expedition, and that on the human body is very interesting and enlightening
In Kabul Beauty School, Deborah Rodriguez tells of her experience as an NGO worker in Afghanistan, teaching women how to run beauty salons.
This book is well written, telling a compelling story. Mmuch of it fascinating, especially where the author was radicalized, and time spent in Egyptian jail
Woodrow Wilson, it seems to be, was the first modern President. A man who ran the office as a Prime Minister with reform-oriented goals.
